Grand Opening of Tool Steel E-Commerce Web Site
Rolling Meadows, August 7, 2000

FlatGround.Com� is proud to announce the grand opening of its e-commerce operations. The website, found at www.flatground.com , is unique in the specialty steel industry.

Recognizing its customers' needs for reliability, efficiency, and flexibility, the Steel Store (a division of Uddeholm) has created FlatGround.Com� to provide its customers the best products, revolutionary service, and very attractive prices, all online.

Customers can securely purchase Precision Flat Ground (PFG) stock 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Any order for an in-stock item placed before 2pm will ship out that same day (except weekends). Orders placed after 2pm CST and on weekends will normally be shipped the next business day. Customers will get immediate order confirmation via e-mail and will receive shipping and tracking information soon after.

FlatGround.Com� features a full line of top quality precision flat ground (PFG) stock. The product range encompasses O1, A2, D2, S7, and Low Carbon tool steels in standard and oversize tolerances. Drill Rod will be added soon.

Naturally, FlatGround.Com� employs the latest security technology to ensure the confidentiality of its customers' personal information. Also, no information will ever be shared or sold without the express permission of its customers.

In addition to online purchasing, FlatGround.Com� offers an online support library and industry references for its customers. More new and exciting features are planned and will be added in the near future.